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Liverpool's hierarchy have held talks with the agent of PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo, according to Voetbal International (via The Kop Times). The Eredivisie side reportedly want £34 million for their prolific forward this summer.
Gakpo had an excellent 2021-22 season with PSV. The 23-year-old forward has scored 21 goals and given 15 assists in 47 appearances for the Dutch outfit across all competitions. His strong performances have caught the eye of various clubs in the Premier League, including Arsenal, Manchester City and Leeds United.
According to the aforementioned source, Liverpool had a formal meeting with the player's representatives over a possible transfer. However, it is highly unlikely that the Merseyside outfit will want to sign another forward in the ongoing summer transfer window.
Liverpool have already completed the signing of Darwin Nunez this summer and have also offered a new three-year contract to Mohamed Salah, making him their highest-paid player.
Gakpo could be a great signing if any of the Reds' forwards decide to leave in the near future. Roberto Firmino currently has just one year remaining on his contract. The 23-year-old Dutchman could be a long-term replacement for Firmino since he is capable of playing on the wings as well as up front.
Gakpo is also a full Netherlands international and has scored twice from seven caps. The 23-year-old forward has a vital year ahead of himself. Should he put in exemplary performances at the World Cup in Qatar later this year, his valuation might rise even further.
Liverpool have been signing young players for the first-team recently
Liverpool have signed three players in the ongoing summer transfer window and all three of them are 22 years old or younger. The aforementioned Nunez is 22 years old and already has Champions League experience under his belt.
Fabio Carvalho, meanwhile, arrived from newly-promoted Fulham. At just 19 years of age, Carvalho was one of Fulham's best players in the Championship last season and scored 11 times across competitions.
The Reds have also signed a back-up right-back in the form of Scotsman Calvin Ramsay. The full-back is just 18 years old and has a lot of potential. Ramsay played 33 times for Aberdeen last season and contributed nine assists along the way.
Cody Gakpo would therefore fit into the Reds' recent transfer policy as they look to build a team capable of challenging for trophies in the future.
